Right to compensation
Scottish Secure tenants have a right to carry out work to their homes provided they first obtain the Association’s written consent.
The Association may consent to work, subject to reasonable conditions being met, or refuse consent where it is reasonable to do so. For further information on the Rights to Compensation Scheme, please refer to your tenants handbook.
QUALIFYING IMPROVEMENT WORKS
Qualifying improvement works are detailed as follows:
| List of Qualifying Improvements | |
|---|---|
| (Item) | (Notional life in years) |
| Bath or shower | 12 |
| Cavity wall insulation | 20 |
| Sound insulation | 20 |
| Double glazing or other external window replacement or secondary glazing | 20 |
| Draught proofing of external doors or windows | 8 |
| Insulation of pipes, water tank or cylinder | 10 |
| Installation of mechanical ventilation in bathroom and kitchens | 7 |
| Kitchen sink | 10 |
| Loft insulation | 20 |
| Rewiring and the provision of power and lighting or other electrical fixtures including smoke detectors | 20 |
| Security measures other than burglar alarm systems | 15 |
| Space or water heating | 12 |
| Storage cupboards in bathroom or kitchen | 10 |
| Thermostatic radiator valves | 7 |
| Wash hand basin | 12 |
| Water closet | 12 |
| Work surfaces for food preparation | 10 |
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